How can an inventor be restricted from accessing their patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. While it’s uncommon, there is a process for restricting an…
Read MoreWhen does a patent application become publicly accessible?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 7 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. A patent application typically becomes publicly accessible after it is…
Read MoreWhat rights do partial assignees or exclusive licensees have regarding patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. According to MPEP 106.01, assignees of a part interest or…
Read MoreCan an assignee control access to a patent application?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Yes, an assignee of record of the entire interest in…
Read MoreWhat rights do partial assignees have regarding patent application inspection?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Partial assignees and exclusive licensees have specific rights regarding patent…
Read MoreHow can an inventor’s access to their patent application be restricted?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. An inventor’s access to their patent application can be restricted,…
Read MoreWhat happens to application access restrictions after publication?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 7 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Access restrictions on patent applications change significantly after publication. According…
Read MoreHow does the filing date affect assignee prosecution rights?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The filing date of a patent application can affect the…
Read MoreDoes restricting inventor access to a patent application continue after the application publishes?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 5 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. No, once a patent application publishes under 35 U.S.C. 122(b),…
Read MoreCan an applicant or assignee prevent the inventor from accessing the patent application file?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-09 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Yes, the applicant or assignee of record of the entire…
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